Shellfish Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
This vibrant, fruit-forward iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Bright kiwi and zesty lime juice come together with earthy green tea and a touch of maple syrup for a refreshingly balanced sip that's sweet without being cloying. The blending step is what makes it special — it fully incorporates the kiwi into the tea base so every glass is packed with real fruit flavor rather than just a hint of it. Straining out the seeds keeps the texture silky smooth, so it drinks more like a polished café beverage than a homemade blend. It's naturally free from any animal-derived seafood ingredients, relying entirely on fresh fruit, tea, and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime wheel and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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2 servings
For the tea base
- 2 cups water
- 2 green tea bags
For blending
- 3 medium kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 3–4 minutes, until the tea is a deep golden-green. Remove the bags without squeezing, then let the tea cool to room temperature, about 15–20 minutes.
- 2
Add the cooled tea, chopped kiwi, lime juice, maple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible kiwi chunks.
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